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If you are, just read through a thread where you mentioned something about how your used to climbing up trees for your job. I assumed that probably meant you'd be an arborist.
And to a bowyer, an arborist is a…"
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Health, safety, emergency.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Jun 2, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I feel an important section would outline different procedures for dealing with injury (of oneself or another), steps to take in a emergency, the best items to carry should one occur and which items…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Reimer Jun 2, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This website is a great idea. Well done for creating it.So...I used to go camping a lot with my family; this is back when I was a kid. Fairly tame terrain really, not so much the bush but the…Continue
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Ryan Hunt left a comment for Benjamin Reimer"Trying to get a workshop together in otago, check it out
http://bushcraft.org.nz/forum/topics/workshop-in-otago"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Canterbury Earthquake"Yes, a root cellar. We've actually been meaning to construct one for some time now, but haven't had a weekend free.
It's not an absolute necessity in this circumstance, with most of the food still in the ground, or inside the chickens…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Canterbury Earthquake"Hi Ryan, thanks for your concern.
I haven't suffered badly. Lost the chimneys, of course, and a few of the doors are sticky. It appears that the old front entrance of the house has risen an inch or two. It will likely settle in time (or over…"
Ryan Hunt left a comment for Benjamin Reimer"Hi, sorry I have been away for the weekend and haven't had a chance until now to check to see if you and your loved ones are ok following the earthquake.
If you have suffered damage or loss please share it with us, as we may be able to help.…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Bill Raymond's discussion Advice wanted on great walks"Howdy Bill,
Being asked to choose between these great treks would typically be quite unreasonable, and I wouldn't be interested in warranting an answer. Too difficult. But, given the time of year (November) and the accompanying late spring…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Definition of "Bushcraft""By engaging in the act of bushcraft, we cast off the constraints that bind all of (hu)mankind, and accept
concurrently the physical laws of nature and the psychological and physical attributes of the individual as the governing forces of…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Talbert de Jong's discussion Wild Mushrooms"I haven't tried the Jew's Ear before. They really don't impress me as being too appetizing, but I'm still hanging out to try one.
What did you make of the taste?"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Talbert de Jong's discussion Wild Mushrooms"Yeah, those ones are pretty hardcore. Inconspicuous, in light of their toxicity. But if not the greenish tinge, the 'volva' always gives the act away. That's a key point when it comes to poisonous mushrooms in NZ, as the Amanita genus…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Talbert de Jong's discussion Wild Mushrooms"Hi Talbert,
It sounds like he's found himself a supply of Boletes.
Could be either the Slippery Jack (Suillus luteus), Weeping Bolete (Suillus granulatus), or perhaps the coveted Porcini (Boletus edulis) If it is the latter, then it's…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Insect Repellent"Good question. Lavender oil is the only oil deemed 'safe' to be applied undiluted. I do not have sensitive skin, so dilution is not paramount. But in saying that, clove bud oil is waaayyyy to strong (in scent) to want to apply neat, so in…"
Benjamin Reimer replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Insect Repellent"I always carry 5 ml of Clove Bud, 5ml of Lavender and 10ml of 'Thieves oil'. They are all essential oils. These oils are the most effective - for a number of ailments, and precautions - in my opinion, and for space and weight economy I…"
Benjamin Reimer posted a discussionHealth, safety, emergency.
I feel an important section would outline different procedures for dealing with injury (of oneself or another), steps to take in a emergency, the best items to carry should one occur and which items are available from the bush in these occasions. Obviously, there is a lot of knowledge here that would fall into the 'first aid' category, which would best be garnered from a St Johns handbook, but asides from this, we have plenty of additional knowledge which does not fall within those pages, and…See More
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- At 12:16 on January 30, 2012,
Sean said… Hey man you still on here?
If you are, just read through a thread where you mentioned something about how your used to climbing up trees for your job. I assumed that probably meant you'd be an arborist.
And to a bowyer, an arborist is a godsend.
- At 21:57 on January 5, 2012, Ryan Hunt said…
Trying to get a workshop together in otago, check it out
- At 22:09 on September 6, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
- Hi, sorry I have been away for the weekend and haven't had a chance until now to check to see if you and your loved ones are ok following the earthquake.
If you have suffered damage or loss please share it with us, as we may be able to help. BushcraftNZ is a community, and like all others we need to band together in troubled times.
I have set up a forum discussion, looking forward to hearing your story
- At 21:40 on July 26, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
- Hi Ben
Great to see you back on the network! Did you ever make it to Moonlight Creek?
Thanks so much for your wealth of knowledge on the wild mushrooms, its a great reference
- At 20:53 on May 31, 2010,
Martin Hunter said… - Welcome to the site Benjamin.
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